Facts & Figures

The table below contains the official number of incidents, man hours, use of helicopter and average callout duration for the past 5 years. You should not draw any conclusions about the team from this table in regards to the ability of the team, the terrain the team covers or the ability of the walkers/climbers in that area.

STATS

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

CALLOUTS

25

35

40

29

34

NUMBER OF MAN HOURS

671

1346.14

1631.52

766.41

982.28

AVERAGE CALLOUT DURATION

2.32

3.15

4.06

2.54

2.21

HELICOPTER USED (NOT USED)

7 (18)

11 (24)

23 (17)

9 (20)

6 (28)

Essential Facts

Mourne MRT was formed in 1962

We are the busiest team in Northern Ireland

Our main operational area covers ca 80 sq. miles (Mourne Mountains)

We have an operational strength of c. 35 (including trainee members)

We run a fleet of 2 vehicles, and an operational control & support unit

We attend approximately 30-35 team call outs per year

We have good connections with the local community and links to wider, national groups associated with mountain rescue activity

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The Mourne MRT are always grateful for donations however small. All monies raised go towards the day to day running of the team, equipment, training and vehicle maintenance and the all round provision of a quality professional mountain rescue response service.